MAINTENANCEPeriodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, topperformance, and long life. The maintenance intervals listed are basedon normal conditions. You may want to shorten the intervals if you havepets or other special considerations.EXTERIOR CLEANING — AS REQUIREDThe door, grille and cabinet may be cleaned with a mild detergent andwarm water solution. Do not use solvent based or abrasive cleaners.Use a soft sponge and rinse with clean water. Wipe with a soft, cleantowel to prevent water spotting.Stainless Steel Models• Stainless steel models may discolor when exposed to chlorine gas,pool chemicals, salt water or cleaners with bleach.• Keep your stainless unit looking new by cleaning with a high quality,all-in-one stainless steel cleaner/polish on a monthly basis. For bestresults use Claire Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner, which can bepurchased from U-Line Corporation. (Part number 173348/$7.99plus shipping and handling.) Frequent cleaning will remove surfacecontamination that could lead to rust. Some installations will requirecleaning on a weekly basis.• DO NOT CLEAN WITH STEEL WOOL PADS.• DO NOT USE CLEANERS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLYINTENDED FOR STAINLESS STEEL (this includes glass, tileand counter cleansers).• If any surface discolors or rusting appears, clean it quickly with Bon-Ami or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser and a non-abrasive cloth. Alwaysclean in the direction of the grain. Always finish this process withClaire Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner to prevent further prob-lems.• USE OF ABRASIVE PADS SUCH AS SCOTCHBRITE WILLCAUSE THE GRAINING IN THE STAINLESS TO BECOMEBLURRED.• Rust that is allowed to linger can penetrate into the surface of thestainless steel and become impossible to remove.22User’s Manual